Policy Submissions
Occasionally the Greenbelt Foundation will send submissions to the government on issues and policies that are relevant to the Greenbelt and our work, including budget and environmental registry consultations. We seek to provide insights and advice, based on our research and expertise, that will help strengthen the Greenbelt and Southern Ontario.
Submissions
2026-07-22 – Response to Engagement – Supporting Timely-Decision-Making for Major Projects
The Greenbelt Foundation’s response to the federal government’s engagement on supporting timely decision-making for major projects.
2026-05-14 – Response to Changes to Ontario’s Planning Framework Proposed by Bill 98
The Greenbelt Foundation’s response to the Ontario government’s proposed planning reforms under Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026.
2026-04-21 – Response to Alto High Speed Rail Public Consultation
The Greenbelt Foundation’s response to the federal government’s public consultation on the proposed Toronto–Québec City ALTO high-speed rail project.
2026-04-17 – Letter to Transport Canada Consultation on Future Uses of the Pickering Lands
The Greenbelt Foundation’s response to Transport Canada’s consultation on the future uses of the Pickering Lands.
2026-02-20 – Response to ERO # 025-1334 Draft Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan
The Greenbelt Foundation’s response to the Ontario government’s consultation on the draft Ontario Invasive Species Strategic Plan.
2026-01-06 – Response to Highway 413 Draft Environmental Impact Report
The Greenbelt Foundation’s response to the Ontario government’s draft Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the proposed Highway 413 project.
2025-12-22 – Response to ERO # 025-1257 : Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario’s Conservation Authorities
2025-05-26 – Letter to Standing Committee on the Interior on Bill 5
2025-05-17 – Response to ERO # 025-0391 : Special Economic Zones Act, 2025
2025-05-16 – Response to ERO # 025-0380 : Proposed Interim Changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a Proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025
2024-05-10 – Response to ERO # 019-8462 : Review of Proposed Policies for a New Provincial Planning Policy Instrument
2024-05-10 – Letter to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
2024-05-10 – Response to ERO # 019-8369 : Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Municipal Act, 2001 Changes (Schedules 4, 9, and 12 of Bill 185 – the proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024)
2023-11-30 – Response to ERO # 019-7735 :New Act Regarding the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve Easements and Covenants
2023-11-30 – Response to ERO # 019-7739 : Proposal to Return Lands to the Greenbelt – Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023
2023-08-04 – Response to ERO # 019-6813 : Review of Proposed Policies Adapted From a Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to Form a New Provincial Planning Policy Instrument
2022-12-23 – Response to ERO # 019-6177 : a Place to Grow, a Plan to Grow
2022-12-09 – Response to ERO # 019-6141 : Legislative and Regulatory Proposals Affecting Conservation Authorities to Support the Housing Supply Action Plan 3.0
2022-12-09 – Response to ERO # 019-6192 : Supporting Growth and Housing in York and Durham Regions Act, 2022
2022-11-24 – Response to ERO # 019-6160 : Proposed Updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System